Well, people have marvelled about this school. Even though it was further than I wanted to go, I needed to check it out.
I was very impressed. Director has been there 11 years. Most of the teachers have been there over 7 years. School was clean, activities were interesting and taught something. We walk into the classroom and the teacher greets Eli and plays with him while I talk to the director.
This is the only school that I liked better than G.S. but there is one problem and it is not a minor one. The kids say a prayer before they eat.
Now, I have only been looking at nonreligious facilities and this one is. The prayer does have G-d in it but not in a religious way. But, still I feel uncomfortable about it. Lowell and I don't pray before we eat and we both agree that we do not want to confuse Eli.
So, I am curious about how the two mothers I know who read my blog feel about this. I feel weird about it and now am really thinking that I will sign Eli up for G.S.
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Ali, you have to go with your gut on this one. Sprite brings home a lot of what she learns in school, and practices at home. If the prayer said at lunch is even slightly offensive (although I don't think you consider it offensive, that may be too strong of a word) or offputting, then you need to go with your gut.
There was a school in a church that I was considering for a brief period, but they had bible time (new testament) that they did twice a day, which nixed that center.
This would make me very uncomfortable too. Whatever place you drop Eli off at should be in line with your parenting style. This would have been a huge no for me if they prayed before anything.
If it feels wrong to you, don't go.
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